as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
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Recent Examples of courageous
Aries is pioneering, courageous and impatient to start something, while Neptune dissolves the boundaries between the physical and spiritual, heightening our sensitivity and connection to the divine.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Coscia and Hook were two of the 36 individuals recognized on Friday at the state’s annual State Employee Medal of Valor Ceremony for taking courageous action in life-or-death situations.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Kevin Costner and Robert De Niro dazzle as the two historical figures, but Sean Connery is the heart of the movie, playing courageous and upright agent James Malone, whose death gives Ness all the more reason to topple Capone's liquor empire.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Our courage will inspire others to be courageous.
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Samuel O’Neal 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for courageous
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Coscia and Hook were two of the 36 individuals recognized on Friday at the state’s annual State Employee Medal of Valor Ceremony for taking courageous action in life-or-death situations.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Kevin Costner and Robert De Niro dazzle as the two historical figures, but Sean Connery is the heart of the movie, playing courageous and upright agent James Malone, whose death gives Ness all the more reason to topple Capone's liquor empire.
—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Our courage will inspire others to be courageous.
—
Samuel O’Neal 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for courageous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courageous
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Passionate Mars in your 11th House of Friends sextiles Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity, encouraging brave outreach that feels warm and realistic.
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One version sings hymns to a mythic nation always free, always just, always brave, always chosen.
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Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actress, activist, and fitness pioneer, Fonda captivated audiences in Barbarella with fearless fashion, futuristic beauty, and unforgettable blonde hair.
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The challenger plays free, takes the shot, and converts the lopsided stakes into the kind of fearless performance the incumbent literally cannot produce, because the incumbent has too much to protect.
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Tunisia put up a valiant effort despite the nonstop Dutch offensive.
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The valiant effort was the impetus to a viable political career and is but one in a long line of accomplishments from the esteemed congresswoman, whose political career is now coming to a close.
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Unlike much of the group stage, Sunday’s game was a sloppy, sleepy affair, with South Africa relying on some heroic play from its back line to keep the game even.
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No doubt, dozens of them are doing extraordinary work, with genuinely heroic impact and unimpeachable integrity and efficacy.
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Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
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But the Ballances were more than gallant warriors – in fact, a life-size oil painting of Marti’s great-grandfather Charles Ballance’s wife and children – including her grandfather Willis as a 3-year-old – hangs in a place of honor at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.
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Below are five bold predictions about what the world of artificial intelligence will look like in the year 2030.
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Pheromone perfume has flooded social media feeds with bold claims about boosting attraction, but the science behind these scented sprays is murkier than the marketing suggests.
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